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After defeating the Philadelphia 76ers at Staples Center, the Lakers hit the road for four games through Week 22. Coach Byron Scott chose to shuffle the Lakers' starting lineup, moving Jeremy Lin and Ryan Kelly to the team's first unit. The Lakers fell apart defensively in Oklahoma City, falling to the Thunder, 127-117. The team traveled next to Minnesota, beating the Timberwolves in overtime, 101-99 -- which actually hurt the team's lottery position. The NBA acknowledged a key missed call that ultimately helped both teams. Scott, who missed the first two games on the trip after the passing of his mother, returned to the team in Toronto against the Raptors. The...

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